1 a punishment for doing wrong, breaking a contract etc: They did wrong and they will have to pay the penalty; The death penalty has been abolished in this country.
az: cəza
ru: наказание
2 in sport etc, a disadvantage etc that must be suffered for breaking the rules etc: The referee awarded the team a penalty; (also adjective)a penalty kick.
az: cərimə (zərbəsi)
ru: штраф(ное очко)
See also:
English-Azerbaijani dictionary